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Drought-tolerant plants

Low- and very-low-water plants for dry gardens, Mediterranean climates, and water-wise design.

2,235 plants

Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — The Trailing Ice Plant, Lampranthus spectabilis, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant succulent

Trailing Ice Plant

Lampranthus Spectabilis

Full · Zones 8–10

Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea greggii) is an evergreen, drought-tolerant groundcover with a spread of 4-6 feet

Trailing Indigo Bush

Dalea Greggii

Full · Zones 8–11

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — Trailing Jade (Senecio jacobsenii) is a cascading succulent with fleshy

Trailing Jade

Senecio Jacobsenii

Full · Zones 9–11

Trailing Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis) — Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) is a sprawling evergreen groundcover known for its vigorous growth

Trailing Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Trailing Lantana Yellow (Lantana 'Trailing Yellow') — evergreen ground cover that reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads up to 4 feet

Trailing Lantana Yellow

Lantana 'Trailing Yellow'

Full · Zones 9–11

Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria ocymoides)

Trailing Saponaria

Saponaria Ocymoides

Full · Zones 3–7

Trailing White Gazania (Gazania 'White') — Trailing Yellow Gazania (Gazania 'White') is a vibrant perennial flaunting striking daisy-like blooms

Trailing White Gazania

Gazania 'White'

Full · Zones 8–11

Trailing White Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba') — is a groundcover perennial showcasing cascades of white blooms

Trailing White Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba'

Full · Zones 9–10

Tree Aloe (Aloe Arborescens) — Zones 9-11 suit it best, offering a dramatic focal point for water-wise gardens

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

Full · Zones 9–11

Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae) is a majestic, evergreen succulent reaching up to 50 feet tall and 10 feet wide

Tree Aloe

Aloe Barberae

Full · Zones 9–11

Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — also known as the Giant Coreopsis or Tree Coreopsis

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

Full · Zones 9–10

Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — is a biennial or short-lived perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

Full · Zones 9–11

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur (Euphorbia Lambii) — stands as an eye-catching succulent with a tree-like form reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur

Euphorbia Lambii

Full · Zones 9–11

Tree Lupine (Lupinus Arboreus) — Tree Lupine (Lupinus arboreus) - A vigorous evergreen shrub

Tree Lupine

Lupinus Arboreus

Full · Zones 8–8

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a fast-growing

Tree Mallow

Lavatera Maritima

Full · Zones 8–10

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue') — a California Lilac variant

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

Full · Zones 8–10

Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia Deltoidea) — Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia deltoidea) is a hardy desert shrub, thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Triangleleaf Bursage

Ambrosia Deltoidea

Full · Zones 9–11

Tricolor Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor') — Phormium cookianum 'Tricolor' is a striking ornamental grass, showcasing cream, pink, and green

Tricolor Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor'

Full · Zones 8–11

Trident Maple (Acer Buergerianum) — The Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is a versatile deciduous tree

Trident Maple

Acer Buergerianum

Full · Zones 6–9

Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette') — The Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette') is a versatile dwarf shrub

Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette'

Full · Zones 10–11

Trinidad Flame Bush (Calliandra Tweedii) — commonly known as Trinidad Flame Bush

Trinidad Flame Bush

Calliandra Tweedii

Full · Zones 10–11

Tropic-Tillo (Pedilanthus Bracteatus) — The Tropic-Tillo, or Pedilanthus bracteatus, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching up to 3 to 5 feet tall

Tropic-Tillo

Pedilanthus Bracteatus

Full · Zones 9–11

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9

Trout Lily

Erythronium Oreganum

Full · Zones 4–9

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans)

Trumpet Creeper

Campsis Radicans

Full · Zones 4–10